Director of Engineering

Nabors • Houston, TX

3d

About The Position

The Director of Engineering leads and oversees the engineering function, providing strategic direction, technical leadership, and operational oversight across engineering disciplines. This role is responsible for driving engineering excellence, managing cross-functional teams, and ensuring the successful delivery of projects in alignment with company objectives, standards, and budgets.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, or related discipline)
• 12+ years of progressive engineering experience, with at least 5+ years in a leadership or management role
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex, multi-disciplinary engineering projects
• Strong project management skills, including budgeting, scheduling, and resource planning
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to present to senior leadership.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Engineering or related field, or MBA
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or equivalent certification
• Experience in the energy, oil & gas, or industrial equipment sector
• PMP or other project management certification
• Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies

Responsibilities

• Provides strategic technical leadership and guidance to engineering teams across all relevant disciplines
• Directs the planning, execution, and delivery of engineering projects, including scope, schedule, cost estimates, and stakeholder updates
• Ensures engineering activities, designs, and processes comply with company standards, industry regulations, and best practices
• Oversees review and approval of individual designs, technical documentation, and engineering deliverables
• Monitors and manages engineering department budgets, including cost approvals and resource allocation
• Develops and implements engineering procedures, processes, and quality controls to ensure operational effectiveness
• Leads personnel management activities including hiring, performance management, coaching, and professional development of engineering staff
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams including Operations, Manufacturing, Procurement, and Quality to support business objectives
• Evaluates and recommends new technologies, tools, and methodologies to improve engineering capabilities
• Prepares and presents project proposals, technical reports, and updates to senior leadership and stakeholders

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees